Following Huawei P20 launch, a foldable phone could be coming soon

Here's a convincing Huawei patent

The new Huawei P20 with three rear cameras shows that the Chinese phone maker is able to push the technology envelope, and so does its latest patent for a foldable phone.

It shows what is obviously a smartphone with a bendable display in several diagrams, according to the new Huawei patent filing the Dutch publication LetsGoDigital discovered today.

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The idea behind a futuristic-looking, bendable phone is to give users a tablet-sized display (ideal during long commutes), but let you fold it up into a smartphone-sized form factor (to slip into a pocket).

There's no telling if Huawei will be able to pull off a foldable phone design in time for the sequels to the Huawei Mate 10 Pro or P20 and P20 Pro next year. However, it has indicated that it's very keen to beat Samsung and Apple to a bendable phone.